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A game’s rules are called “mechanics” because they are an interconnected engine of parts. When one piece moves, whether the player realizes it or not, a chain of other parts move in reaction. It should be no surprise that engines and machines are also popular game themes and elements. After all, how do you have game mechanics without Gears

Do you ever stare up at the skies and wonder what’s out there? Ever wonder what, or who, might be staring back? This month celebrates games that wondered what is out there, the adventures and opportunities, the potential for the future and threats to the present. All of the games in this month’s box are Out of this World.

Make good art, make good money. Being an artist should be as simple as that, right? Unfortunately, the life of an artist is a topsy-turvy road of starvation and success, partnerships and betrayals, and often more business than creation. Their tumultuous existence inspired this month’s theme, Art & Anarchy!

I’m a big fan of monster movies, the main reason being how much variety there is in the genre. There’s horror, of course, but even straight up scary movies have different types; like psychological horror or body horror. Movie monsters are often separated by subgenres, and this month’s games definitely capture that idea. To paraphrase a parody of prolific horror film auteur M. Night Shyamalan, what a Twisted Creature!

Struggles don’t need to take place on a massive stage. Nonstop battles wage on within everyday objects (and even your own body) that determine your future, and you can’t even perceive them without powerful equipment. As this month’s games illustrate, a game can be epic even if it is MICROSCOPIC!

In media, there are sequels: continuations of a story, a setting, or character’s life. In games, there are expansions – additional content that enhances the original. But exclusive to board games is the standalone expansion... games that can be played on their own or combined with the base game for different experiences!

There is a classic episode of GI Joe, in which Dusty the desert trooper and another Joe (I want to say Recondo) were sitting on a sand dune. The sweaty other Joe asked Dusty how he can stand this heat. Dusty - lying comfortably in the sand - says: “Just stay still and think cool thoughts.” That advice can be flipped and used to get through a cold, grey winter. Just break out any of this month's games and imagine you're having FUN IN THE SUN!

You can’t truly know a person until you’ve worked a mile in their shoes, but there are only so many professions any one of us can work in our lifetime. Luckily there are games that simulate the experience of careers both exciting or everyday. When you play a good job simulator, you really feel like you’re working 9 to 5!

Mystery Bento

August 2018 - Gears

A game’s rules are called “mechanics” because they are an interconnected engine of parts. When one piece moves, whether the player realizes it or not, a chain of other parts move in reaction. It should be no surprise that engines and machines are also popular game themes and elements. After all, how do you have game mechanics without Gears

Noxford Published by Capsicum Games

Pocket Ops Published by Grand Gamers Guild

Steampunk RallyPublished by Roxley

Gadgeteers Published by Letiman Games

July 2018 - Out of this World

Do you ever stare up at the skies and wonder what’s out there? Ever wonder what, or who, might be staring back? This month celebrates games that wondered what is out there, the adventures and opportunities, the potential for the future and threats to the present. All of the games in this month’s box are Out of this World.

Asking For TrobilsPublished by Breaking Games

Meteor Published by Mayday Games

Robots & Rockets: Lightspeed Published by Rule & Make

Mystery Bento

Devoid of any theme or logic, this 4-game Bento is a wild and crazy free-for-all! What games are in it? Who knows! But there will be four of them!

August 2018 - Gears

A game’s rules are called “mechanics” because they are an interconnected engine of parts. When one piece moves, whether the player realizes it or not, a chain of other parts move in reaction. It should be no surprise that engines and machines are also popular game themes and elements. After all, how do you have game mechanics without Gears

Noxford Published by Capsicum Games

Pocket Ops Published by Grand Gamers Guild

Steampunk RallyPublished by Roxley

Gadgeteers Published by Letiman Games

July 2018 - Out of this World

Do you ever stare up at the skies and wonder what’s out there? Ever wonder what, or who, might be staring back? This month celebrates games that wondered what is out there, the adventures and opportunities, the potential for the future and threats to the present. All of the games in this month’s box are Out of this World.

Asking For TrobilsPublished by Breaking Games

Meteor Published by Mayday Games

Robots & Rockets: Lightspeed Published by Rule & Make

June 2018 - Art & Anarchy

Make good art, make good money. Being an artist should be as simple as that, right? Unfortunately, the life of an artist is a topsy-turvy road of starvation and success, partnerships and betrayals, and often more business than creation. Their tumultuous existence inspired this month’s theme, Art & Anarchy!

Masters Gallery Travel EditionPublished by Eagle-Gryphon

Princes of the Renaissance Published by Mercury Games

Stickman Published by Helvetiq

April 2018 - Twisted Creatures

I’m a big fan of monster movies, the main reason being how much variety there is in the genre. There’s horror, of course, but even straight up scary movies have different types; like psychological horror or body horror. Movie monsters are often separated by subgenres, and this month’s games definitely capture that idea. To paraphrase a parody of prolific horror film auteur M. Night Shyamalan, what a Twisted Creature!

The Village CronePublished by FIRESIDE GAMES

ZOMBIE SLAM Published by Mercury Games

OGRE CHEERLEADERS Published by Paw Warrior Games

March 2018 - Microscopic

Struggles don’t need to take place on a massive stage. Nonstop battles wage on within everyday objects (and even your own body) that determine your future, and you can’t even perceive them without powerful equipment. As this month’s games illustrate, a game can be epic even if it is MICROSCOPIC!

Cytosis: A Cell Biology Game Published by GENIUS GAMES

RESISTOR Published by Level 99 Games

Pentaquark (with QCD packs 1, 2, & 3) Published by Buttonshy Games

June 2018 - Art & Anarchy

Make good art, make good money. Being an artist should be as simple as that, right? Unfortunately, the life of an artist is a topsy-turvy road of starvation and success, partnerships and betrayals, and often more business than creation. Their tumultuous existence inspired this month’s theme, Art & Anarchy!

Masters Gallery Travel EditionPublished by Eagle-Gryphon

Princes of the Renaissance Published by Mercury Games

Stickman Published by Helvetiq

April 2018 - Twisted Creatures

I’m a big fan of monster movies, the main reason being how much variety there is in the genre. There’s horror, of course, but even straight up scary movies have different types; like psychological horror or body horror. Movie monsters are often separated by subgenres, and this month’s games definitely capture that idea. To paraphrase a parody of prolific horror film auteur M. Night Shyamalan, what a Twisted Creature!

The Village CronePublished by FIRESIDE GAMES

ZOMBIE SLAM Published by Mercury Games

OGRE CHEERLEADERS Published by Paw Warrior Games

March 2018 - Microscopic

Struggles don’t need to take place on a massive stage. Nonstop battles wage on within everyday objects (and even your own body) that determine your future, and you can’t even perceive them without powerful equipment. As this month’s games illustrate, a game can be epic even if it is MICROSCOPIC!

Cytosis: A Cell Biology Game Published by GENIUS GAMES

RESISTOR Published by Level 99 Games

Pentaquark (with QCD packs 1, 2, & 3) Published by Buttonshy Games

February 2018 - Spin Off

In media, there are sequels: continuations of a story, a setting, or character’s life. In games, there are expansions – additional content that enhances the original. But exclusive to board games is the standalone expansion... games that can be played on their own or combined with the base game for different experiences!

QUEENDOMINO Published by BlueOrange Games

THE LORDS OF ROCK Published by SolarFlare Games

EPIC PvP: FANTASY EXP. 1 & 2 Published by Fun to 11

December 2017 - Fun in the Sun

There is a classic episode of GI Joe, in which Dusty the desert trooper and another Joe (I want to say Recondo) were sitting on a sand dune. The sweaty other Joe asked Dusty how he can stand this heat. Dusty - lying comfortably in the sand - says: “Just stay still and think cool thoughts.” That advice can be flipped and used to get through a cold, grey winter. Just break out any of this month's games and imagine you're having FUN IN THE SUN!

COTTAGE GARDEN Publishedby Stronghold Games

FLAG DASH Published by Ultra PRO

WATER BALLOON WASHOUT Publishedby Imminent Entertainment

November 2017 - 9 to 5

You can’t truly know a person until you’ve worked a mile in their shoes, but there are only so many professions any one of us can work in our lifetime. Luckily there are games that simulate the experience of careers both exciting or everyday. When you play a good job simulator, you really feel like you’re working 9 to 5!

New York 1901Published by Blue Orange Games

Hotshots Published by Fireside Games

Rocky Road à la Mode Published by Green Couch Games

February 2018 - Spin Off

In media, there are sequels: continuations of a story, a setting, or character’s life. In games, there are expansions – additional content that enhances the original. But exclusive to board games is the standalone expansion... games that can be played on their own or combined with the base game for different experiences!

QUEENDOMINO Published by BlueOrange Games

THE LORDS OF ROCK Published by SolarFlare Games

EPIC PvP: FANTASY EXP. 1 & 2 Published by Fun to 11

December 2017 - Fun in the Sun

There is a classic episode of GI Joe, in which Dusty the desert trooper and another Joe (I want to say Recondo) were sitting on a sand dune. The sweaty other Joe asked Dusty how he can stand this heat. Dusty - lying comfortably in the sand - says: “Just stay still and think cool thoughts.” That advice can be flipped and used to get through a cold, grey winter. Just break out any of this month's games and imagine you're having FUN IN THE SUN!

COTTAGE GARDEN Publishedby Stronghold Games

FLAG DASH Published by Ultra PRO

WATER BALLOON WASHOUT Publishedby Imminent Entertainment

November 2017 - 9 to 5

You can’t truly know a person until you’ve worked a mile in their shoes, but there are only so many professions any one of us can work in our lifetime. Luckily there are games that simulate the experience of careers both exciting or everyday. When you play a good job simulator, you really feel like you’re working 9 to 5!

December 2015 - Battle of Wits

Prove your mental superiority with games that test your intelligence, wisdom, and charisma.

Creative ClashPublished by Infantree

KobayakawaPublished by Iello

ConvertPublished by Yodeo Games

December 2015 - Battle of Wits

Prove your mental superiority with games that test your intelligence, wisdom, and charisma.

Creative ClashPublished by Infantree

KobayakawaPublished by Iello

ConvertPublished by Yodeo Games

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May 2018 - Iello Spotlight

Board Game Bento is proud to team up with one of our favourite partners for our first ever publisher spotlight. This collaboration was so bountiful, in fact, that we couldn’t fit all of this gaming goodness into our standard box. Outside the box may be plain, boring, and brown but we assure that the games inside are vibrant, fun, and Iello.

OceanosPublished by Iello Games

Arena: For the Gods! Published by Iello Games

Friday the 13thPublished by Iello Games

October 2017 - Thinkers

More than rolling and moving, Thinkers offers you four games that take forward thinking and careful decision-making. They may be abstract strategy games but we still found thematic games with gorgeous art direction so your eyes have something to focus on while your brain does all the hard work.

Dreamwell Published by Action Phase Games

Innovation Published by Iello

Vye Published by Sandhat Games

Quartex Published by CSE Games

August 2017 - Territorial

Poet William Cowper said “War is a game which, were their subjects wise, Kings would not play at.” Fortunately, we can play our games of war without fear of loss (except for the loss of friendship when playing Diplomacy).

Race to the North Pole Published by Playmore Games Inc.

Unreal Estate Published by Grand Gamers Guild

Problem Picnic Published by Kids Table Board Gaming

Isle of Trains Published by Greater Than Games

May 2018 - Iello Spotlight

Board Game Bento is proud to team up with one of our favourite partners for our first ever publisher spotlight. This collaboration was so bountiful, in fact, that we couldn’t fit all of this gaming goodness into our standard box. Outside the box may be plain, boring, and brown but we assure that the games inside are vibrant, fun, and Iello.

OceanosPublished by Iello Games

Arena: For the Gods! Published by Iello Games

Friday the 13thPublished by Iello Games

October 2017 - Thinkers

More than rolling and moving, Thinkers offers you four games that take forward thinking and careful decision-making. They may be abstract strategy games but we still found thematic games with gorgeous art direction so your eyes have something to focus on while your brain does all the hard work.

Dreamwell Published by Action Phase Games

Innovation Published by Iello

Vye Published by Sandhat Games

Quartex Published by CSE Games

August 2017 - Territorial

Poet William Cowper said “War is a game which, were their subjects wise, Kings would not play at.” Fortunately, we can play our games of war without fear of loss (except for the loss of friendship when playing Diplomacy).

Race to the North Pole Published by Playmore Games Inc.

Unreal Estate Published by Grand Gamers Guild

Problem Picnic Published by Kids Table Board Gaming

Isle of Trains Published by Greater Than Games

July 2017 - 3D

Take your game to another dimension with these games that stand tall (with some assembly required).

Zombie Tower 3D Published by Cosaic

Kingdomino Published by Blue Orange

Brick Party Published by Renegade Games

June 2017 - Super

HP Lovecraft proved that the scariest monsters don't just threaten your body. These three mind-bending games make going mad a crazy good time.